I'm back! I took a little break while I was in San Antonio and then my brother came home Tuesday, so I just wanted to have time to spend with my family, but I'm back and it feels good. My trip to San Antonio was so much fun, but it was so hot. The Texas heat is no joke. Wow. I spent most of my time on a military base, but we did go to the Riverwalk one day which is absolutely beautiful.

When I was packing for San Antonio, I knew that I wanted to write a travel-related post and when I was trying to figure out what to pack in my carry on, I did so much research. I watched some YouTube videos and read blog posts to make sure I had the perfectly packed carry on bag, so I'm going to share what I packed for my trip.

First, you need to pick out what you want to use as your carry on (or personal item). I usually use a backpack because you can fit so much in it and it is just easy to carry. I use the backpack that I received when I attended a program for journalism students at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, but I know many people who use Northface or Herschel backpacks. I have a Northface for school and I love it, so I definitely recommend that, but any backpack works!

Laptop

I don't pay for Wifi because I'm cheap, but I do bring my laptop to listen to music or watch shows/movies that I've downloaded. I will do work on the plane, so my laptop is essential. Also, my laptop is something that I want with my at all times, so it goes in my backpack.

Phone charger

I always keep my phone charger with me. Having a dead phone is never fun, especially when you need to make calls after you land. Because my laptop charger is bigger, I usually put it in my checked bag, but sometimes I'll throw it in my carry on, too.

Portable charger

There are not always outlets near you at the airport or on the plane, so a portable charger is really important. I bought mine at TJ Maxx for like $14.

Headphones

When I bought my MacBook a year ago, I got free Beats headphones and they are incredible. On a plane, I recommend headphones over earphones because planes can be loud.

Wallet

This is important and kind of a no-brainer. Keep your wallet with you always.

Medicine

I always keep a small bottle of ibuprofen or another kind of pain medicine with me. It is not fun when you have a killer headache on a plane and can't do anything about it.

Book

A good book is essential. I always have a book with me to read while traveling.

Planner

Because I often do work on a plane, I keep my planner with me because it helps me stay on task and remember what I need to do. My planner also just helps me stay organized and know what I have to do when I get to my destination.

Pen

Have some pens, pencils, highlighters, whatever on hand. You never know when you'll need one.

Water bottle

I always bring a reusable water bottle with me when I travel. Just make sure it is empty before bringing it through security.

Small bag with health/beauty items

I bring a quart-sized bag with a toothbrush and TSA-approved toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, and any other small items I might need.

I am so busy today. I leave for San Antonio tomorrow, so today consists of lots of packing, cleaning, and just making sure I have everything for my few days away. The past three weeks have been nonstop go, go, go and I'm just ready for a day to be able to do nothing but maybe read a book and watch some Netflix. Sounds great, doesn't it?

If you've been following my blog for a while, you might know that I've been really trying to lost weight and while I haven't lost it as fast as I'd like, I am losing a little and that just feels so good. I've definitely had my setbacks and I'm still enjoying Chick-fil-a and a good slice of pizza, but I'm really just being more mindful of what I'm putting in my body and working out. I'm sharing a healthy version of what I eat in a day. Obviously, I don't eat this exact thing EVERY day. Breakfast is pretty much the same most days, but I don't eat the same thing for lunch and dinner. That would be boring.

Now that I shared with you my healthy food diary, time to share my favorite unhealthy food. I absolutely love pizza. Not pizza from Pizza Hut or Papa Johns, but pizza from somewhere like Mellow Mushroom, Fellini's (an Atlanta favorite), or Rosa's (this hole-in-the-wall pizza joint downtown, practically on campus). I love a good slice of pizza. My favorite? A supreme pizza with a combo of meat and veggies - hold the olives please!

We are already halfway through 2017. This is crazy, but it has been a really good year, so I guess I cannot really complain. Summer 2017 is my last summer as a college student. Next year, I will (hopefully) have a full-time, grown up job, so I am enjoying every day of this summer. I even created a bucket list and I highly recommend you do the same! Not sure what to put on yours? Don't worry. I'm sharing my bucket list with you so you can get a little inspiration. I'll update you at the end of summer to let you know how many I actually did.

Get an internship

Have an AOII family sleepover

Read a book

Celebrate Casey’s (my little) 21st birthday

Go on vacation with David

Get healthy

Work as an extra

Explore McDonough

Have a pamper day

Go to the lake

Bake cookies

Go to a Braves game

Go tubing

Have a water balloon fight

Have a sleepover with Janett (my younger sister)

Blog and vlog as much as possible

Make my own Snapchat filter for my birthday

Make ice cream

Get really tan

Watch fireworks

Watch the sunrise at the beach

Watch the laser show at Stone Mountain

Find out who –AD is

What are five things on your bucket list? Let me know in a comment below!

I absolutely love weekends and I think it is safe to say that you do too! I do enjoy school (yeah, I'm weird) and work and internships, but weekends (without work) are great. It is always nice to have time to relax, binge watch shows on Netflix, and catch up with friends and family. Catching up with friends and family sometimes means having a girls' night. Sometimes, staying in with your mom and sister or best girlfriends is just what you need.

Want to plan a girls' night? I have your how-to guide right here! Ready?

Send Out The Invitations

Sure, you can send out a group text OR you could do something cuter! You could use a site like Evite and send them out! Not into that? Make a Facebook group! This is also a cute way to invite your friends.

Pick Up Necessities

You're going to need to pick up important items like food, drinks, and maybe even some decorations! What you need all depends on what kind of girls' night in you're having. Are you going for an elegant dinner party or are did you ask everyone to come in pajamas for a movie night? Don't forget food.. snacks are a must and I love DIY food bars. Potlucks are also SUPER fun! Drinks are always super important and if you're of age.. don't forget the rosé, vodka, beer, Jack Daniels.. whatever you like, girl.

Decorate!

One of my favorite parts of a girls' night is prepping the space. There is no need to go crazy. Just add a few light touches.. fresh flowers, extra pillows and blankets. Have fun with this!

Relax, Enjoy Yourself and Your Girls

When the time comes, enjoy yourself! You planned an awesome girls' night in and now it is time to enjoy yourself and your besties. Catch up, laugh, do whatever it is you all enjoy.

I am definitely having a girls' night soon and you should, too! What are some fun girls' night in themes? Let's share them in the comments!

Welcome to the blog! If you are new, hello. My name is Amanda and I am so happy you stopped by. Be sure to follow me on all my social media because I'd love to get to know you! If you've been visiting my blog for a while, hey! Welcome back.

I'm sharing my night routine with you today (as you can tell from the title). I've been interning at a radio station. It has been so much fun and I actually met Noah Cyrus and Chris Blue (both of them were SUPER sweet!) last week and posted about it on my social media accounts, so following me is the best way to stay updated. I get back from the radio station in the evenings, so I start my night routine as soon as I get back. When I get back, I oil-pull and take a shower. After my shower, I eat dinner and then gather my stuff and watch television or Netflix while working on things for the blog, YouTube, or other projects. Around 10, I'll wash my face and brush my teeth and get in bed. I have started doing some breathing exercises that I found on Pinterest to help with my stress and anxiety and it really just helps me to relax. After I get relaxed, I'll go to bed or just stay up and watch Netflix, Sometimes, I read but usually Gossip Girl wins.

What is your summer night routine? Are there any products you use at night that you swear by? What do you think of oil-pulling? Leave me a comment below! Let's talk.

Planning a girls' night in this weekend? I've got tips for the perfect girls' night in coming up later this week, so check back for that.

Happy Thursday! Can you believe it is June? I can't. 2017 is FLYING by! We're half way to 2018...

I am currently sitting at Starbucks, sipping on some peach green tea, and being SUPER productive before I head to the radio station. Today has been a really great day AND I got in a really great workout, so I'm feeling pretty proud of myself.

I'm sharing my morning routine with you today! This has been my routine all of summer, even on the days that I'm not working. I wake up around 9, usually. I don't set an alarm during the summer unless I need to be up by a certain time. When I wake up, I check all my emails and social media accounts like most people do these days. Once I finish that, I get up, brush my teeth, and wash my face then put on workout clothes and head to the gym! I usually get done back around 11 or 11:30. I make breakfast and do my devotions. After that, I get ready for the day, but if I have anywhere to go, I usually don't do my hair and wear t-shirts and Nike shorts (yesss I know I'm a fashion icon. lol jk who am I kidding?)

What is your summer morning routine like? Next summer, I'll be out of a college with a (hopefully) full-time job, so my summers will look a little different! Be sure to follow my social media to see everything I'm doing this summer! Have a happy day and I'll see you in my next post!

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Hey! My name is Amanda and welcome to my little corner of the internet where I talk about being a living your best life, beauty, travel, college, and just life in general. I work in broadcast media and love to bake, catch up on entertainment news, and travel.

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